12/16/2023 0 Comments Rita hayworth gilda![]() ![]() ![]() It’s important that I elevate these characters to bring awareness to what bipolar really is, in order to break stereotypes and misconceptions. My intention with this piece is to elevate these two characters, and write about what’s still lacking on the movie screen. The episode is called “Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am”, directed by John Carney, based on the essay articulating the real life experiences of its author, Terri Cheney. She reminded me of myself at that age, specifically in episode 7, “The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed”.Īnd it wasn’t until I recently watched the character Lexi (played by Anne Hathaway) in the series Modern Love that I was moved to write this piece. It wasn’t until this year that I had the courage to be open about this part of myself because of the character Rue (played by Zendaya) in Euphoria. I have dealt with manic depression ever since I was 16, and was diagnosed when I was 21. What I share with these two characters is being bipolar, which is also known as manic depression. I’m still waiting for this sort of portrayal to materialize on a film screen, but on television this year, I have seen something very true about myself depicted through two female characters. It’s powerful when you see yourself represented in a real way onscreen for the very first time. We’re bringing it back for Mental Health Awareness Month. The following personal essay was posted in November 2019. “Every man I knew went to bed with Gilda. ![]()
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